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Frederick Christian Shidel was born July 24, 1862 in Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI and died December 10,1940 in Elmhurst, Cook Co., IL at age 78. He was the son of Jacob Scheidel of Alsace-Lorraine, France and Lucy Justine Luhn of Saxony, Prussia. Mary Emerette Dwinell was born April 1866 in Stockton Twp., Portage Co., WI and died August 17, 1925 in the Village of Amherst, Amherst Twp., Portage Co., WI at age 59. She was the daughter of Chester Harvey Dwinell of Mill Creek, Erie Co., PA and Lovisa Nelson of Utica, Oneida Co., NY. Fred and Mary were married September 1, 1891 in Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI. Fred and Mary had two children:
Fred and Mary are buried in Greenwood/St. James Cemetery, Amherst Twp., Portage Co., WI. So are Mary's parents.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 2, 1870 shows Jacob Shidel (age 35) is a Mill Hand born in France living in Fond Du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI with property valued at $700. Living with him is his wife Lucy Shidel (age 31) born in Prussia, along with their children all born in Wisconsin: John Shidel (age 10), Fred Shidel (age 8) and Emma Shidel (age 1). Also living there is Lucy's mother, Catharine Luhn (age 71) born in Prussia. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1900 shows Jacob Schidel (age 45) born in France of Saxony and French-born parents is a farmer living in Carson Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Lucy Schidel (age 41) born in Saxony of Saxony-born parents. Three of their children also live there, all born in Wisconsin: John Schidel (age 19); Fred Schidel (age 17); and Emma Schidel (age 11). Also there are Emma's mother, Cath. Luhn (age 81) a nurse born in Saxony of Saxony-born parents, and an unrelated servant, Carrie Anderson.
The Stevens Point Journal, Stevens Point, WI September 5, 1891 Double Wedding. At the house of Mr. C. H. Dwinell on Brown Street there was a very happy gathering on the evening of September 1st. The occasion was that concentrated essence of happiness, a double wedding. Miss Mary E. Dwinell became the bride of our enterprising young townsman, Fred C. Shidel, and at the same time Mr. Bertrand E. Dwinell was joined in marriage to Miss Kitty S. Evans of Amherst Junction. The ceremony took place at 5:30 P. M., Rev. E. P. Rankin officiating. The immediate relatives of the parties interested were present with their congratulations, and after the ceremony all sat down to a generous repast furnished by the hostess, Mrs. Dwinell. Many valuable presents were the substantial tokens of good will to the newly married couples from their friends.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1900 shows Frederick Shidel (age 36) born July 1863 in Wisconsin of French and German-born parents is a locomotive engineer living in his own home at 537 Illinois Avenue, Stevens Point, Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Mary E. Shidel (age 34) born April 1866 in Wisconsin of Pennsylvania and New York-born parents. They have been married for eight years and their only child is living at home: Jessie E. Shidel (age 8) born in Wisconsin of Wisconsin-born parents. Frederick's parents, Jacob and Lucy, live nearby. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 27, 1910 shows Frederick Shidel (age 47) born in Wisconsin of German-born parents is a miller in a flour mill living in his own home in Amherst Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Mary E. Shidel (age 44) born in Wisconsin of Pennsylvania and New York-born parents. They have been married for 19 years and their two children are living at home: Jessie E. Shidel (age 17); and Frederick C. Shidel (age 8). Both born in Wisconsin of Wisconsin-born parents. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 16, 1920 shows Fred Scheidel (age 45) born in Wisconsin of German-born parents is a laborer in a flour mill living in his own home on Wilson Street in the Village of Amherst, Amherst Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Mary Scheidel (age 54) born in Wisconsin of Pennsylvania and New York-born parents. They have one child living at home: Fredrick Scheidel (age 17). Both born in Wisconsin of Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is Mary's unmarried and unemployed sister, Adelia Dwinell (age 48) born in Wisconsin of German-born parents. Mary Emerette (Dwinell) Shidel died August 17, 1925 in the Village of Amherst, Amherst Twp., Portage Co., WI at age 59. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930 shows Fred C. Shidel (age 67) born in Wisconsin of German parents is a widowed bookkeeper at a grist mill first married at age 28 and living as a boarder on Main Street in the Village of Amherst, Amherst Twp., Portage Co., WI. Frederick Christian Shidel died December 10,1940 in Elmhurst, Cook Co., IL at age 78. Obituary--Chester H. Dwinell For several years after the close of the Civil war he carried on the farm in the town of Stockton that was purchased by his father from the government, later moving to this city. Here he was employed as potato buyer by E. M. Copps. About eight years ago he retired from business and moved to Amherst. The deceased was one of Portage county's pioneers and one of Amherst's most honorable citizens. A man of strict integrity and sterling worth, upright, and concientious, he was a good neighbor and a true friend. He was an honored member of Capt. Eckles Post No. 16, G. A. R. and faithfully attended their meetings as long as his health would permit, and during the last sad rites, the flag that he fought for and dearly loved, was placed at his side by his comrades. In his death the family has lost one of its most cherished members--a kind husband and father. He is survived by his wife and three sons and three daughters. The sons are Charles M., Bertram E. and Ashael E., all of Amherst. The daughters, Mrs. F. C. Shidel of Amherst, Mrs. E. A. Jensen of St. Paul, and Miss Adelia, at home. The funeral took place from the residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev.
J. J. Geggling of the M. E. Church officiating. Hymns were sung by a trio
composed of Mrs. A. P. Een, Miss Virginia Mason and M. A. Fleming. The
pallbearers were his three sons, C. M., B. E., and A. E. Dwinell, his
grandson, Tom Dwinell, and sons-in-law, F. C. Shidel and E. A. Jensen.
Relatives present from a distance were a nephew, George Dwinell, from
Waukesha, four brothers-in-law, Geo. and Wm. Nelson from Antigo, Andrew Nelson
from Sheridan, and Gardner Nelson from Plover, a sister-in-law, Mrs. A. J.
Empey of Stevens Point, and two nephews, Merritt and Homer Worden from Buena
Vista. The funeral was largely attended, many friends coming from a distance.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful, among them a bouquet of roses
from Mr. and Mrs. Em. M. Copps, chrysanthemums from Mr. and Mrs. John Roy, all
of Stevens Point, carnations and roses from nieces, Mrs. Putney and Mrs. Hagen
and Mrs. Miller of Milwaukee, carnations from relatives, Mrs. Chester Rhoades
and A. B. Dwinell, Madison, and a most beautiful anchor and bar from the
Amherst K. O. T. M and L. O. T. M. Interment took place in the family lot in
Greenwood cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by the local G.
A. R. The children were all present, and during their father's illness they
were each and all devoted in their constant and tenderest care.
BERT E. DWINELL DIES AT HOME IN LOWER AMHERST TUESDAY MORNING
LETTER
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